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Charles ‘Chinese’ Gordon

Charles ‘Chinese’ Gordon

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Charles ‘Chinese’ Gordon

British general (1833–1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname ‘Chinese.’ Ink signature, “Believe me. Yours sincerely, C. G. Gordon,” on an off-white 2.5 x .75 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition, with a vertical fold to the left border. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #414 - Ended September 18, 2013